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San Mateo del Mar, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Mateo del Mar is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 5,734. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,734 Population 168/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
36.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population5,734
Density168/mi²

Economy

Unemployment10.3%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain36.6 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population5,734
Population Density168 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates16.2111°, -94.9818°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation36.6 inches (929 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Mateo del Mar

San Mateo del Mar is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 5,734. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 183 business establishments.

Income: San Mateo del Mar vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.3%
186% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)183

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in San Mateo del Mar

San Mateo del Mar has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1036 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.9
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 237.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 190.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 313.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 165.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 72.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.4
San Mateo del Mar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Mexico avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area34.1 sq mi (88.3 km²)
Population Density168/sq mi
Coordinates16.2111°N, 94.9818°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,924 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 115 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 130 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 93 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 74 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 145 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 132 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 47 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 107 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 57 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 24 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 112 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 100 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 134 km
Sep 24, 2017 80 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.8 132 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 103 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 102 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 133 km
Sep 8, 2017 100 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.7 136 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 61 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 243 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 155 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 101 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 196 km
2005 Stan Category 1 266 km
1998 Lester Category 2 193 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 174 km
1997 Rick Category 1 114 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 116 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 88 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 104 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 48 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
April 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
May 85°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 8.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.5 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.7 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in

San Mateo del Mar has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 77°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (0.0").

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Museums in San Mateo del Mar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de La cultura de Juchitan
Cheche Galeria

Libraries in San Mateo del Mar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la Estacion del Tren0.0
Biblioteca Pública Aries 670.0

Farmers Markets in San Mateo del Mar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
"El Mercadito"
Coppel Aviación
Mercado "5 de Septiembre"
Mercado 5 de Septiembre
Mercado municipal
Plaza la sevillana

Breweries in San Mateo del Mar

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc

Stadiums & Teams in San Mateo del Mar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Mateo del Mar

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez AirportSmall Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in San Mateo del Mar

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro y Unidad Básica De Rehabilitación y Educación Municipal.
Meraki

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Mateo del Mar

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ministerio De Albanza Mar De Cristal

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About San Mateo del Mar

What is the population of San Mateo del Mar?

San Mateo del Mar has a population of 5,734 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 168 people per square mile, spread across 34.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Mateo del Mar?

San Mateo del Mar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches.

How is the job market in San Mateo del Mar?

The job market in San Mateo del Mar faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 183 business establishments in the area.

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